Downey has gone 8-2 against Modesto recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Knights will look to defend their home field against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Modesto took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Downey, who comes in off a win.
Downey's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Pitman 28-0. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Pride: they've now won seven in a row.
Elias Haynes
| 10/10/25 @ Pitman | 230 |
| 10/03/25 vs Gregori | 101 |
| 09/19/25 @ Edison | 113 |
| 09/12/25 @ Amador Valley | 101 |
| 09/05/25 vs Merced | 173 |
| + 2 more games |
Downey's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Elias Haynes, who rushed for 230 yards and one TD while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Haynes is now averaging an impressive 117.4 rushing yards per game. Another rusher making a difference was Bryant Mendes, who rushed for 116 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 7.3 yards per carry.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Downey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 466 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Modesto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against Enochs, falling 50-26. On the bright side, the 26- point performance marked the Panthers' highest-scoring matchup to date.
Downey now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Modesto, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Downey against Modesto in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 41-7 victory. Do the Knights have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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